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1976 Fj40 Land Cruiser - Concours Restoration on 2040-cars

Year:1976 Mileage:111002
Location:

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Spectacular Frame Off Rust Free 1976 Land Cruiser FJ40

Pictures tell the story, click here to see photos of this beautiful Land Cruiser

One Man's Passion

Hemmings just published their 5 top predictions for 2014. #3 is as follows: "The Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser will become the next Volkswagen 21-Window Samba bus. In the past three years, prices for restored Volkswagen buses have shot through the roof, with the rarest examples consistently realizing six-figure prices at auction. A similar phenomenon is beginning to happen with Toyota FJ40 Land Cruisers; once a rare sight at high-end auctions, their presence has become expected, and prices for well-preserved or meticulously restored examples have risen accordingly. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if an exceptional FJ40 topped $100,000 at auction in 2014."

Here's a spectacular 1976 FJ40 that has undergone an extensive and spot on restoration. Perfect is a strong word but this is darn close. Probably better than new. The owner doesn’t even like to take this out on windy days, let alone rain. Very few miles since total restoration. Beautiful paint, body, frame, engine bay and interior. No excuses and no disappointments. Comes with all the car candy, owners manual, toolkit w/tools, jack, jack rods, 12v inspection light and car cover.

Highlights:

  • Frame sandblasted then powder coated.
  • Wheels sandblasted then powder coated to OEM spec.
  • Tub and body panels blasted and then worked to perfection, etched, sealed and finished with AkzoNobel Sikkens premium Base coats and clears.
  • Rebuilt original 4.2 L (4230 cc) Toyota 2F engine with compression on all cylinders at 150 psi.
  • Cooling system flushed and serviced.
  • Transmission and transfer case inspected and serviced with new fluids.
  • Axles and Hubs serviced.
  • New Factory correct upholstery.
  • New Exhaust.
  • Original Radio
  • Suspension is new Superlift with Extreme Shocks
  • Five new 30x9.50 Bighorn Radials.
  • New body mounts, bushings seat belts, latches, visors, markers, floor mats, brake master, clutch master, battery, antenna, shackles,
  • Many other new parts too numerous to list
  • 99% Stock Nut & Bolt Restoration

    Summary


    There are NO ISSUES with this Land Cruiser. This Land Cruiser is a work of art that maintains the spirit of a factory-original you will enjoy every time you get behind the wheel. Quality vintage Land Cruisers are blue-chip investments you can drive and enjoy every day. Values have been steadily rising! I just watched an 1977 FJ40 restoration no better than this, sell at RM Auctions in Scottsdale for $92K.

    High bidder is responsible for pick up or delivery, I will assist in any way I can. I would like a wire transfer within 5 business days.

    I cannot guarantee this vehicle is emission compliant in CA. This vehicle is on consignment with Land Cruiser Nation, please click the link below and look carefully at all the pictures. I encourage you to call me at 515-864-1275 to discuss any questions you may have. We reserve the right to end this Auction early which is usually what happens with a truck like this.

    Click here to see many photos of this 1976 Land Cruiser

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